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Acanthamoeba and Naegleria Culture and Stains, CSF

CPT Code(s): 87081; 87206; 87207
Specimen Required: Patient Preparation:
Collect: CSF.
Specimen Preparation: Transfer 1 mL CSF to a sterile RDL Standard Transport Tube (RDL supply
43115). Available online through eSupply using RDL Connectâ„¢ or contact Client Services at (888) 431-7474. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.
Stability: Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
New York DOH Approval Status: This test is New York DOH approved.
Aliases:
  • Culture for Acanthamoeba, Spinal Fluid
  • Culture for Naegleria, Spinal Fluid
  • Detection of Acanthamoeba/Naegleria Species
  • Naegleria Culture
  • Stain for Balamuthia mandrillaris